Seven Sisters Road is in London and in Islington district. N7 6BU is located in the Finsbury Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 6FR, N7 6AE, N7 6QR, N7 6RS, N7 6DU, N7 7LL, N7 6BL, N7 7NS, N7 7QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 6BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 52.8% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 53.5% | 47.2% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N7 6BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63.5% | 65.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 27.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 24.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 56.6% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 34.8% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around N7 6BU this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 74.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 6.8% | -5.7% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.4% | 74.2% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 9.9% | 0.4% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 70.9% | 63.7% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 40.8% | -23.4% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 32.5% | 18.1% | 6.1% | 26.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 40.1% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 22.3% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 13.8% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 11.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 10% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.3% | 76.7% | -23.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 7.4% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seven Sisters Road was 896.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.8% higher than the Finsbury Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Seven Sisters Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Finsbury Park and the 17th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 216.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.3%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Shop 91 - 93 Seven Sisters Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2019-03-04 | £10,581 |
| Third Floor Flat 87 Seven Sisters Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2009-06-04 | £214,360 |
| First Floor Flat 87 Seven Sisters Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2008-01-31 | £333,667 |
| First Floor Flat 87 Seven Sisters Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2001-10-05 | £379,296 |
| 85A Seven Sisters Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1997-08-29 | £331,823 |
N7 6BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Other | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montem Junior School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Infant School Hornsey Road , Seven Sisters Road N7 7QT | - not rated | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montem Primary School Hornsey Road , N7 7QT | - not rated | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pakeman Primary School Hornsey Road , Holloway N7 6DU | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Eburne Road , Holloway N7 6AR | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Media School Islington Turle Road , N4 3LS | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Orwell School Turle Road , Tollington Park N4 3LS | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Fields School Highbury Hill , N5 1AR | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Meridian Primary and Secondary School 67-83 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway N7 6BU | - not rated | 1 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Metropolitan University 166 - 220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of North London 166-220 Holloway Road , N7 8DB | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Newcourt Centre Christian School 1-3 Regina Road , Finsbury Park N4 3PT | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Yerbury Class Base (North) C/O Yerbury School , Foxham Road N19 4RR | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers 3 Hollyway | Brothers 3 Hollyway, Ground Floor Shop | 45 yd | |
| Zara Cafe | Zara Cafe, Commercial Unit | 63 yd | |
| Marmaris | Marmaris, Ground Floor | 69 yd | |
| Ollies Cafe | Ollies Cafe, Ground Floor | 69 yd | |
| Istanbul Meze Bar and Restaurant | Istanbul Meze Bar and Restaurant, Ground Floor At 92 | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 52 yd | |
| The Eaglet | The Eaglet, Basement and Ground Floor | 52 yd | |
| The Half Way House | The Half Way House, 74 Seven Sisters Road | 65 yd | |
| Enkel Arms | Enkel Arms, 34-36 Seven Sisters Road | 181 yd | |
| The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph | The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms Ph, Eburne Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Juno@ the Junction | Sushi Juno@ the Junction, Unit 2A | 36 yd | |
| Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction | Top Hong Xiaolin@ The Junction, Unit 3 | 39 yd | |
| Aunty's Express | Aunty's Express, Ground Floor Left | 67 yd | |
| Small Town Roosterz (Holloway) | Small Town Roosterz (Holloway), Commercial Unit | 78 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes | Amigos Burgers & Shakes, 43-45 Seven Sisters Road | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 126-130 Seven Sisters Road | 82 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons, 10 Hertslet Road | 356 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, Basement And Ground | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Commercial Unit | 486 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 366 Holloway Road | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Holloway) (Closed) 67-83 67-83 Seven Sisters Road | health and fitness suite | 47 yd |
| Grafton School EBURNE ROAD | 279 yd | |
| Sobell Leisure Centre (Holloway) HORNSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts | 340 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holloway Road) Collingwood Business Centre Collingwood Business Centre Mercers Road | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| St Mark'S Primary School ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSSEX WAY | artificial grass pitch | 585 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Finsbury Park) ISLEDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Wray Crescent Open Space 8B 8B TOLLINGTON PLACE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Cornwallis Adventure Playground Cornwallis Road | artificial grass pitch | 803 yd |
| Arsenal Fc (Emirates Stadium) Hornsey Road | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| London School Of Capoeira Leeds Place | 824 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.